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Seahawks get first win of the season against Dallas 24-13

Seahawks All-Pro safety Earl Thomas (29) gets all the headlines and attention. But Bradley McDougald (30), Thomas’ partner at safety and the replacement for retired Kam Chancellor, has been Seattle’s most consistent and productive player so far this season. Some around the NFL consider Thomas and McDougald, here running off CenturyLink Field following the win over Dallas on Sunday, the league’s best safety tandem right now. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett celebrates a touchdown catch in the second quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett runs into the end zone for a touchdown catch in the second quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks running back Chris Carson runs through several tackles in the first quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott escapes pressure in the third quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown celebrates his touchdown catch in the second quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Head Coach Pete Carroll runs along the field before the game. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett signals a first down after a catch in the first quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks corner back Shaquill Griffin, left, and Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin wave to the crowd as they head in after warmups. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) throws a pass on the field before the game. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Defensive end Frank Clark, the Seahawks’ leading pass rusher, was active to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. The team had listed him as questionable after he missed practices all this past week because of a stomach illness. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Earl Thomas (29) pins a pass from Dallas’ Dak Prescott off his shin and top of his shoe for an interception in the first quarter of the Seahawks’ win over the Cowboys last weekend. That’s part of the reason fellow Seahawks All-Pro Bobby Wagner calls Thomas “a baller,” and why Wagner and many teammates don’t mind Thomas skipping practices in anger of his contract situation. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) is tackled by Cowboys safety Jeff Heath during a run in the second quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

On the day the Seahawks traded their top pass rusher, Frank Clark, to Kansas City, their second-best sack man had surgery. Defensive tackle Jarran Reed posted a post-operation picture on his social-media account following abdominal surgery in Philadelphia. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks safety Earl Thomas takes the field for warmups before the game. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks wide receiver David Moore takes the field for warmups. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks safety Earl Thomas meets with Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott after the game. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) runs for a touchdown after a catch in the second quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks corner back Shaquill Griffin and Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin celebrate after the Seahawks’ win. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny goes airborne trying to get extra yards in the first quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Cowboys corner back Byron Jones (31) reaches, but can’t pull down an incomplete pass intended for Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks sacks Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks defensive lineman Frank Clark (55) sacks Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the third quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks defensive ends Frank Clark (55) and Quinton Jefferson (99) sack Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the third quarter of last weekend’s home win over Dallas. Jefferson has been a pleasant surprise in three starts while expected starter Dion Jordan remains injured and iffy, including for Sunday’s NFC West game at Arizona. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks offensive lineman D.J. Fluker picks up Seahawks running back Chris Carson in celebration after Carson’s touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Fans cheer during the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Losing his giant shoe was about the only thing to go wrong for right guard D.J. Fluker in his Seahawks debut last weekend against Dallas. Coach Pete Carroll liked how he and fill-in left guard J.R. Sweezy paired in the win against Dallas that those two are on track to start again Sunday when Seattle plays at Arizona. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks corner back Tre Flowers and Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin get heated after a play. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks punter Michael Dickson punts in the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks safety Earl Thomas intercepts a tipped pass in the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks safety Earl Thomas meets with Dallas defensive backs coach Kris Richard after the game. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) intercepts a tipped pass intended for Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin (89) in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Helicopters fly over the stadium before the game. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin and Seahawks corner back Shaquill Griffin share a moment before the game. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin and Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett talk before the game. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) waits for the snap. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks sacks Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks sacks Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) rushes for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski kicks an extra point after a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Dallas Head Coach Jason Garrett claps after a drive. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is dragged out of bounds during a run in the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Head coach Pete Carroll talks with Seahawks defensive lineman Frank Clark on the sideline during the game. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks tight end Nick Vannett (81) is tackled out of bounds by Cowboys corner back Chidobe Awuzie (24). The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Russell Wilson prepares to throw in the fourth quarter of last week’s win over Dallas. The Seahawks’ franchise quarterback offered a rare introspective on Thursday by describing a regret he has from early in his NFL career. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks safety Earl Thomas runs to the sideline as Dallas scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) is tackled by Cowboys safety Jeff Heath and Cowboys safety Xavier Woods during a run in the second quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks linebacker Austin Calitro and Seahawks defensive lineman Nazair Jones get the crowd pumped before the game. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott rushes in the first quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) runs for a touchdown after a catch in the second quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall makes a catch in the third quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Cowboys tight end Geoff Swaim is hit by Seahawks safety Bradley McDougald in the third quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson works the line in the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Seahawks running back Chris Carson rushes in the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott scramble in the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks played the Dallas Cowboys in a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Joshua Bessexjoshua.bessex@gateline.com